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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… the Third Degree, a class D felony. Jimmie Buie is alleged to have stolen over $23,000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and … DiNapoli. "Our fight against pension fraud has led to more than 20 arrests and $2.7 million in ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia … to my partnership with Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia and Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG) … Vicky Vazquez with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General. “Today’s … lines to pay unauthorized personal expenses, including retail and grocery purchases, and to fund her and her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… A father and son, both owners of companies providing Medicaid recipients with … was arraigned in Shawangunk Town Court. Both are residents of Campbell Hall. “The Khans allegedly fraudulently enriched … A father and son both owners of companies providing Medicaid recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… clerk-treasurer of the now-dissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in public funds. Bailey was charged in March with grand … clerktreasurer of the nowdissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Pre-Retirement Consultations
… you’re nearing retirement, you may want to speak with one of our representatives to review your benefits and ask any … different retirement dates or a beneficiary’s date of birth. When you’re done, you can print or save your … what to expect after applying and things to be aware of during retirement Find your retirement plan publication to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pre-retirement-consultationsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Hoffman … they have been held accountable for their actions.” “The fraud committed by the defendants diverted critical taxpayer … WCHA, a government-funded apartment complex for low-income senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, from 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for … and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company. “The Emmonses allegedly diverted money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. “Alexander McDougall abused his position to line his own … announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… including stamps, envelopes, and other supplies to send election mailers in support of school board candidates that … report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing partnership with District Attorney Czajka and the … paying herself an additional $6,481. Thorne had a personal credit card she used for rescue squad purchases. Rather than use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… G. James announced the arrest of Kelly S. Groves, the president and interim treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer … 2003, Groves held various positions and is currently its president. She served as both the president and interim treasurer from August 2018 through Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss inaccurate meters or improper billing according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… state pension payments made to her deceased father over a 4 ½-year period. “The defendant took advantage of her … with his daughter, Alayne Bertolino, now a resident of Georgia. All pension payments were to cease upon his death. … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… including with the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation. In pleading guilty, O’Hara admitted that between … from a Prattsville-based modular home business, Moore’s Homes, purporting to reflect construction work performed on … automotive garage, O’Hara’s Service Station, which Moore’s Homes did not perform. O’Hara issued checks to Moore’s Homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… Disabilities (OPWDD) is not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and … Jonathan’s Law was enacted to expand parents’, spouses’, guardians’, and other qualified persons’ access to records … supervision do not always provide records to parents or guardians when requested or are not providing them within 21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. Zielinski was also ordered to pay $115,000 in restitution. Zielinski’s partner in the scheme, Amber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Utility District , City of Glen Cove , Town of Minerva , Pine City Fire Department and the Village of Port Chester . … payroll process and to overpay herself without detection. Pine City Fire Department – Financial Activities (Chemung … Utility District City of Glen Cove Town of Minerva Pine City Fire Department and the Village of Port Chester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… several energy performance improvements. Officials replaced the aging cogeneration system with four … efficient mixers to improve capacity and efficiency and replaced aging boilers with high-efficiency units. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not establish written policies and procedures for debit card usage or review the bank statements and supporting … Benefits (Ulster County) Town officials overpaid health insurance buyout incentives to two employees by more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1